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Release and Capture of a Fixed-Wing Aircraft

  • US 20170036762A1
  • Filed: 08/03/2015
  • Published: 02/09/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/03/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system, comprising:

  • an unmanned, multirotor helicopter;

    a fixed-wing aircraft;

    wherein the unmanned, multirotor helicopter is configured to;

    couple to the fixed-wing aircraft to support and hold the fixed-wing aircraft;

    elevate the fixed-wing aircraft from a launch site to a release altitude;

    accelerate the fixed-wing aircraft to a release speed;

    release the fixed-wing aircraft upon reaching the release speed; and

    return to the launch site.

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